The Blue Cares team is comprised of volunteers from our community and from the men and women of the San Antonio Police Officers Association. We are also lucky to have three full-time professionals on board who manage our programs year-round to ensure we can help as many children and families in need as possible.
Before being elected to lead SAPOA, Diaz served for nearly 30 years with the San Antonio Police Department. During his tenure with the Department, Diaz served on South Patrol, in the Street Crimes Unit, and for 20 years as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit. In addition to his public service, Diaz takes time to mentor and coach San Antonio youth. He has been a CYO coach for 14 years and has coached the basketball and baseball teams at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Middle School.
Jessica was born in New Orleans and moved to San Antonio in 1989 where she began working for with her mother, Estela. Jessica may look familiar to some, and her mother’s name should sound familiar. That’s because Jessica’s mom was the owner of the infamous Estela’s Café at Five Points on Fredericksburg Rd, a local regular spot for many officers. In 2021 Jessica began working for SAPOA where she started as the store manager, front desk receptionist. She provided much more support in planning and helping with events throughout the year such as our Memorial Festival and Car Show, Clay Shoot, the SAPOA family picnic and the Blue Cares Golf Tournament. She has also put events together that includes the grand re-opening of Mission Park Pavilions, formerly known as Mission County Park, and a concert that featured Los Lonely Boys, Ruben V and Clay Campana. As the daughter of a retired SAPD Officer, Jessica has a special place in her heart for the members of SAPOA. Jessica, her husband and their daughter have become a much-appreciated part of the SAPOA family. They volunteer at many of the events and are always available to lend a helping hand.
Sophia was born in Eagle Pass, TX and has been living in San Antonio since graduating from the University of Incarnate Word with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and minor in Sociology. She is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Legal Studies at the University of Texas A&M Law School. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, or relaxing with a good book. She also loves watching football, baseball, and volleyball. Sophia is excited and eager to start her journey with Blue Cares and SAPOA. She is dedicated to serving those in need and fostering stronger connections between the community and law enforcement.
